Process Engineer

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

The Process Engineer will drive operational excellence by optimizing paint manufacturing processes, minimizing batch cycle times, and implementing continuous improvement projects. This role bridges the gap between R&D formulations and large-scale production, utilizing data-driven methodologies to enhance efficiency, eliminate waste, and spearhead digital transformation on the shop floor.

Responsibilities:

Process Optimization & Efficiency:

• Lead technical initiatives to optimize production efficiency.
• Track and analyze production data to identify trends, detect variances, and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Effectively minimize production loss, scrap, and hazardous waste.
• Collaborate to implement action plans for slow-moving and non-moving raw materials and finished goods to minimize stock.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis (RCA):

• Conduct rigorous Root Cause Analysis on process deviations, implementing definitive Corrective and Preventive Actions.

Formulation & System Control:

• Ensure strict recipe compliance on the production floor and monitor process parameters to maintain batch consistency.
• Cooperate with cross-functional departments in troubleshooting material deviations, formulation issues, or process abnormalities.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Conduct technical training for operators and issue Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to standardize shop-floor workflows.
• Demonstrate strong people leadership skills to effectively align cross-functional teams, facilitating smooth collaboration and conflict resolution in troubleshooting process issues.
• Exhibit strong self-leadership and a proactive mindset to independently manage workloads.
• Other tasks will be assigned by the Superior.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND WHAT WE OFFER

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or relevant technical fields.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in the paint/coatings industry, preferably with a background in solvent-based coatings or relevant fields.

Technical & Methodological Expertise:

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma methodologies (e.g., Process Mapping, 5S, Gemba Walk, SMED).
• Strong capability in data tracking and trend analysis to drive data-driven decision-making.
• Good organizational and independent workload-planning skills.

Language & Communication:

• English proficiency (both verbal and written) for technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate professionally across departments and maintain a constructive mindset.
• Strong presentation skills.

Competencies / Personal qualities:

• Effective communication: Communicates in a clear, precise and structured way; speaks with authority and conviction; presents effectively.
• Constructive teamwork: Co-operates well with others; shares knowledge, experience and information; supports others in the pursuit of team goals.
• Self development: Is aware of own strengths and limitations and pursues learning and career development opportunities.
• Initiative & Responsibility: Acts on own initiative, makes things happen and accepts responsibility for the results.
• Steadiness: Creates a stable and re-assuring work atmosphere; supports and encourages team in difficult times; is firm and reliable.
• Execution: Adheres to company rules and procedures; executes plans with commitment and determination; achieves high quality results.

What we offer:

• An international and professional working environment.
• Opportunities to work with Regional and Global team.
• Continuous learning opportunities and training activities through on-the-job training and our in-house learning Jotun Academy.
• Attractive compensation and benefits (13th month salary, performance bonus, allowances,...).
• Engagement activities (Outing, Teambuilding, Family Day, Sport Day, ETC.).
• Healthcare for self and your family members.
• Overall health (Physical health, Mental health and Social health) programs and activities.

POSITION INFORMATION

Company:

Jotun Paints Vietnam Co. Ltd.

Contract Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

CLOSING DATE (dd.mm.yyyy):

02.09.2026

WHO WE ARE

Seeing a prominent market in South East Asia (SEAP), Jotun opened its first factory in Thailand in 1968. Rapid economic development in the region led to new companies and factories in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Myanmar, Cambodia and Australia. Jotun SEAP has been awarded a Korn Ferry Engaged Performance Award for year 2019, in recognition of achieving a best-in-class level of “Enablement”. We are proud to have an incredibly diversified region with more than 2,000 employees that come from different nationality and background, working together in delivering profitable growth. Throughout our history, we have focused in providing our employees with meaningful and challenging work, rewarding them through continued learning and development, underpinned by our values of Loyalty, Care, Respect and Boldness.

Jotun Vietnam has been established since 1994, with its first production facility from 1998. As one of the most visible Norwegian brands with long establishment, Jotun Vietnam operates in 4 segments with high and consistent quality products including Decorative Paints with unique Multicolor technology, and Performance Coatings comprising of Marine, Protective and Powder Coatings. Our major strength is providing customers with a Single Source Solution for all their coating needs. The largest single abroad investment by Jotun Group which is the new and modern factory, started to operate in year 2021; demonstrating Jotun's long-term development strategy in the market. At Jotun Vietnam, we believe that people are our most important asset and therefore, we have been focusing on developing our employees’ competence and offering them opportunities to make differences and make their marks.

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Jotun’s company culture welcomes and values differences in people. Our more than 10,200 employees on all continents represent 90 nationalities, four generations and diversity of professions, gender, abilities, ethnicities, beliefs, cultures etc. We are committed to represent the societies we operate in, promoting equality, equity and zero-tolerance for discrimination.

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